Roundup from the International Solar Alliance Summit 2018

Updated：2018-03-13Views：25

The ISA founding ceremony, held on Sunday March 11 in New Delhi, India, was a highlight in the 2018 solar calendar. French President, Emmanuel Macron announced €700 million in support through loans and donations by 2022, while several other financial deals and MoUs were also signed. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi further outlined 10 action points to help the spread of solar energy.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) finally held its founding ceremony on Sunday, March 11, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, India, in the presence of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, French President, Emmanuel Macron, in addition to other Presidents, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers, Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers from over 45 countries and Heads of International Organizations.

Overall, the alliance aims to deploy over 1,000 GW of solar energy, via the mobilization of more than US$1 trillion, by 2030.